[LONDON, 2024] The leading university-level institution in esports and gaming, University Campus of Esports, are pleased to announce that Sam Di Nicola, Course Leader for Esports Coaching & Management, will be presenting their most recent perspective article at the upcoming Academic Esports Seminar – hosted by the University of Agder.
The interdisciplinary event, taking place from the 21st May 2024, will host individuals from the esports and gaming industries across the globe to form a comprehensive dialogue on the integration of esports into educational settings.
Sam will be presenting their perspective article on ‘The Over-representation of Cisgender Men in Esports’ to the attendees of the conference – of which was produced alongside Carina de Assunção and Laura Swettenham.
They will be presenting this work to other delegates in academic esports across the event, highlighting their findings about inclusivity within esports.
Moreover, this event will provide ample opportunity for the University Campus of Esports academic team to branch out further into the research space.
Sam said: “I am incredibly grateful to be sharing my academic works at this prestigious event, discussing the important topic of inclusion and gender diversity within our sector. Working alongside Carina and Laura has been a wonderful experience, and I am looking forward to publishing this piece in the near future.”
Professor Philip Wilson, Executive Chair and Founder of the University Campus of Esports, added: “This work demonstrates our position as a thought leader in the global esports and gaming sectors, and reflects the quality of the academic staff in our institution.”
Further information about the conference, and the delegates attending this event, can be found on the Academic Esports Seminar website.